It has been an ugly season at the running back position, and it turned even uglier in Week 7.

We recoiled at the horrific sight of C.J. Spiller going down with a season-ending collarbone injury and teammate Fred Jackson being carted off, too, due to a groin injury that could keep him out a month.

We winced at our lineup screens as we saw Zac Stacy deliver a big fat zero as he spent the day on the sidelines, and we simply shook our heads in disgust as Giovani Bernard put up his worst numbers of the season so far. Reggie Bush and Ben Tate also raised our ire with their lowered production.

Help is on the way, though, so fret not. As we do every Tuesday, The Post hooks up with the Fantasy Sports Network (FNTSY) to help you turn that fantasy frown upside down. The losses of Jackson and Spiller and the benching of Stacy create immediate opportunities for other instant fantasy contributors at RB.

St. Louis rookie Tre Mason flashed some upside in Week 6, then came through with a breakout performance this past Sunday. The nifty Ram rushed for 85 yards and a TD, displaying excellent vision and exciting moves. He clearly is the most talented and promising RB on the Rams’ roster and provides a needed jolt to a sagging offense. Though you don’t need to worry about a guy like Bernard bouncing back, in most other cases, an immediate reinforcement like Mason certainly can patch up that major hole at your second RB slot.

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Find ’em

Anthony Dixon, RB, Bills

Early reports indicate he may be first in line to start for the Bills with C.J. Spiller and Fred Jackson down, and he certainly should get a healthy amount of TD opportunities. Bryce Brown, however, is also in the picture and worth an add.

Denard Robinson: former college QB now a viable running backAP

Denard Robinson, RB, Jaguars

He finally gave the Jaguars’ offense a much-needed boost from the RB spot, rushing for 127 yards and a TD against the Browns. He has looked a heck of a lot better than plodders Toby Gerhart and Storm Johnson and now can take firm hold of the job.

Stepfan Taylor, RB, Cardinals

He scored twice against the Raiders and may be utilized more to keep Andre Ellington fresh. If you own Ellington, Taylor is a must-add as a handcuff, because Andre has been getting banged up.

Doug Baldwin, WR, Seahawks

He is back in the slot, where he is more comfortable, and Baldwin is Russell Wilson’s most trustworthy pass-catcher. Jermaine Kearse is worth a stash for upside, too.

Lose ’em

Matt Asiata, RB, Vikings

Jerick McKinnon clearly has seized the starting job with the Vikings. Asiata has just eight rushing attempts in his past two games.

Eddie Royal, WR, Chargers

We’ve seen the disappearing act after a fast start before. He has just six catches in his past three games.

Antone Smith, RB, Falcons

He simply does not get enough touches and his workload will not increase any time soon. You can’t roll the dice on the occasional big play.

Seattle, DEF/ST

This year’s annual reminder you should never draft a defense early. Just two interceptions and four sacks since the season opener.